Warning
B. I. G. Lyrics


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Who the fuck is this? Paging me at 5:46
In the morning, crack of dawn and
Now I'm yawning, wipe the cold out my eye
See who's this paging me and why?
It's my nigga, Pop, from the barbershop
Told me he was in the gambling spot and heard the intricate plot
Of niggas wanna stick me like flypaper, neighbor
Slow down love, please chill, drop the caper

Remember them niggas from the hill up in Brownsville
That you rolled dice with, smoked blunts and got nice with?

Yeah my nigga Fame up in Prospect
Nah them my niggas nah love wouldn't disrespect

I didn't say them, they schooled me to some niggas
That you knew from back when, when you was clocking minor figures
Now they heard you're blowing up like nitro
And they wanna stick the knife through your windpipe slow
So, thank Fame for warning me 'cause now I'm warning you
I got the MAC, nigga tell me what you gonna do

Damn, niggas wanna stick me for my paper
Damn, niggas wanna stick me for my paper
Damn, niggas wanna stick me for my paper
Damn, niggas wanna stick me for my paper

They heard about the Rolex's and the Lexus
With the Texas license plates out of state
They heard about the pounds you got down in Georgetown
And they heard you got half of Virginia locked down
They even heard about the crib you bought your moms out in Florida
The Fifth Corridor

Call the coroner!
There's gonna be a lot of slow singing and flower bringing
If my burglar alarm starts ringing
What ya think all the guns is for?
All-purpose war, got the Rottweilers by the door
And I feed 'em gunpowder, so they can devour
The criminals trying to drop my decimals
Damn, niggas wanna stick me for my cream
And it ain't a dream, things ain't always what it seem
It's the ones that smoke blunts with ya, see your picture
Now they wanna grab they guns and come and get ya
Bet ya Biggie won't slip
I got the Calico with the Black Talons loaded in the clip
So I can rip through the ligaments
Put the fuckers in a bad predicament, where all the foul niggas went
Touch my cheddar, feel my Beretta
Buck! What I'ma hit you with you motherfuckers better duck
I bring pain, bloodstains on what remains
Of his jacket, he had a gun he shoulda packed it
Cocked it, extra clips in my pocket
So I can reload and explode on you rasshole
I fuck around and get hardcore
C-4 to your door, no beef no more nigga
Feel the rough, scandalous
The more weed smoke I puff, the more dangerous
I don't give a fuck about you or your weak crew
What you gonna do when Big Poppa comes for you?
I'm not running, nigga I bust my gun and
Hold on, I hear somebody coming

(C'mon motherfucker) I'm only comin' to pass the gat
(Just bring your motherfuckin' ass on, come on)
Are we gettin' close, huh?
(It's right over here)
Are you sure this Biggie Smalls crib man?
(Yeah I'm sure motherfucker, c'mon!)
Ahh fuck, it better be his motherfuckin' house
Fuck right here
This better be this motherfucker's house
(Oh shit!) What, what's wrong?
(What's that red dot on your head man!)
What red dot?
Oh shit!
You got a red dot on your head too!





Ohh shit!

Overall Meaning

The song "Warning" by The Notorious B.I.G. is a narrative-style rap about a phone call from Biggie's friend Pop, warning him of a group of people who want to kill him for his money and success. The lyrics vividly describe Biggie's fear and paranoia as he contemplates his situation and prepares for a potential attack. The chorus of the song repeats the line "Damn, niggas wanna stick me for my paper" which emphasizes Biggie's concern about being targeted for his wealth.


Throughout the song, Biggie reflects on his past and the people he used to hang out with, highlighting the idea that the people you trust might be the ones to turn on you. He also boasts about his own preparation and readiness to defend himself, boasting about his weapons and determination to protect his money.


Overall, "Warning" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of success and the need to stay vigilant and aware of potential threats.


Line by Line Meaning

Who the fuck is this? Paging me at 5:46
Someone is calling Biggie early in the morning and he does not know who it is.


In the morning, crack of dawn and
It is very early in the morning.


Now I'm yawning, wipe the cold out my eye
Biggie is tired and wakes up rubbing his eyes.


See who's this paging me and why?
Biggie wants to know who is calling him and why.


It's my nigga, Pop, from the barbershop
Biggie's friend Pop called him from the barbershop.


Told me he was in the gambling spot and heard the intricate plot
Pop was gambling and overheard a complicated plan.


Of niggas wanna stick me like flypaper, neighbor
People want to harm Biggie in a way that will make him unable to move or escape.


Slow down love, please chill, drop the caper
Biggie asks Pop to calm down and relax, and stop doing whatever he is doing.


Remember them niggas from the hill up in Brownsville
Biggie is talking about some guys he used to hang out with in Brownsville.


That you rolled dice with, smoked blunts and got nice with?
These guys were friends with Biggie who played dice, smoked weed and got high with him.


Yeah my nigga Fame up in Prospect
Biggie's friend Fame lives in Prospect.


Nah them my niggas nah love wouldn't disrespect
Biggie says that Fame and his friends would not disrespect him.


I didn't say them, they schooled me to some niggas
Fame and his friends told Biggie about some guys who he used to know.


That you knew from back when, when you was clocking minor figures
These guys worked with Biggie in the past, but only made a small amount of money.


Now they heard you're blowing up like nitro
The guys heard Biggie is very successful now.


And they wanna stick the knife through your windpipe slow
They want to harm Biggie in a way that will kill him slowly.


So, thank Fame for warning me 'cause now I'm warning you
Biggie thanks Fame for telling him and now he is warning his listeners.


I got the MAC, nigga tell me what you gonna do
Biggie has a gun and is asking what his attackers will do.


Damn, niggas wanna stick me for my paper
People want to harm Biggie because he has money.


They heard about the Rolex's and the Lexus
Someone has heard about Biggie's fancy watch and car.


With the Texas license plates out of state
Biggie has a car with Texas license plates even though he is not in Texas.


They heard about the pounds you got down in Georgetown
Someone has heard about the drugs Biggie has in Georgetown.


And they heard you got half of Virginia locked down
Biggie has control over a large part of Virginia.


They even heard about the crib you bought your moms out in Florida
Someone has heard that Biggie bought his mother a house in Florida.


The Fifth Corridor
This is the name of the area where Biggie's mother's house is located.


Call the coroner!
Biggie is warning that someone will die if they try to rob him.


There's gonna be a lot of slow singing and flower bringing
There will be a lot of sadness and mourning if someone tries to rob Biggie.


If my burglar alarm starts ringing
A burglar alarm in Biggie's house will sound if someone tries to rob him.


What ya think all the guns is for?
Biggie has guns to protect himself and his possessions.


All-purpose war, got the Rottweilers by the door
Biggie is ready for battle and has trained Rottweilers guarding his house.


And I feed 'em gunpowder, so they can devour
Biggie gives his dogs gunpowder to make them more violent and ferocious.


The criminals trying to drop my decimals
Bad people want to take Biggie's money.


Damn, niggas wanna stick me for my cream
People want to harm Biggie because he has a lot of money.


And it ain't a dream, things ain't always what it seem
Biggie knows that things are not always as they appear.


It's the ones that smoke blunts with ya, see your picture
Biggie is talking about people who used to be his friends but now want to rob him.


Now they wanna grab they guns and come and get ya
These people now have guns and are coming to harm Biggie.


Bet ya Biggie won't slip
Biggie will not let his attackers win.


I got the Calico with the Black Talons loaded in the clip
Biggie has a gun loaded and ready to fire.


So I can rip through the ligaments
Biggie is prepared to harm his attackers.


Put the fuckers in a bad predicament, where all the foul niggas went
Biggie wants to harm his attackers in the same way that other bad people have been harmed.


Touch my cheddar, feel my Beretta
If anyone tries to take Biggie's money, they will feel his gun.


Buck! What I'ma hit you with you motherfuckers better duck
If Biggie shoots, his attackers better take cover.


I bring pain, bloodstains on what remains
Biggie will hurt his attackers badly and cause blood to stain what is left of them.


Of his jacket, he had a gun he shoulda packed it
If one of Biggie's attackers had brought a gun, they would have been more prepared.


Cocked it, extra clips in my pocket
Biggie has extra ammunition in his pocket, ready to reload his gun.


So I can reload and explode on you rasshole
Biggie is ready to fire his gun and harm his attackers.


I fuck around and get hardcore
Biggie is not joking around and will be very violent if he needs to be.


C-4 to your door, no beef no more nigga
Biggie will use explosives to enter his attackers' homes and prevent further violence.


Feel the rough, scandalous
Biggie is a tough, dangerous person.


The more weed smoke I puff, the more dangerous
Biggie becomes more violent the more he smokes marijuana.


I don't give a fuck about you or your weak crew
Biggie does not care about his attackers or their friends.


What you gonna do when Big Poppa comes for you?
Biggie is warning his attackers that he will come after them.


I'm not running, nigga I bust my gun and
Biggie will not run away and is ready to fire his gun.


Hold on, I hear somebody coming
Biggie hears someone approaching.


(C'mon motherfucker) I'm only comin' to pass the gat
The person approaching is only coming to give Biggie a gun.


(Just bring your motherfuckin' ass on, come on)
Biggie is telling the person to come closer.


Are we gettin' close, huh?
Biggie is asking the person if they are getting close.


(It's right over here)
The gun is nearby.


Are you sure this Biggie Smalls crib man?
The person is confirming that this is Biggie's house.


(Yeah I'm sure motherfucker, c'mon!)
The person is certain that this is Biggie's house.


Ahh fuck, it better be his motherfuckin' house
The person is concerned that they are at the wrong house.


Fuck right here
The person has found the right place.


This better be this motherfucker's house
The person wants to make sure that they are at the right house so they can rob it.


(Oh shit!) What, what's wrong?
The person notices something is wrong.


(What's that red dot on your head man!)
The person sees a red dot on their forehead and is worried it is a laser sight.


What red dot?
Biggie pretends that he doesn't know what the person is talking about.


Oh shit!
The person realizes they are in danger.


You got a red dot on your head too!
Biggie has a laser sight on his gun pointed at the person as well.


Ohh shit!
Both Biggie and the person realize they are in a dangerous situation.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BURT F BACHARACH, HAL DAVID, OSTEN S HARVEY, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE

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@NotoriousBIG

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@sunilkhosla1979

"There's gonna be lot of slow singing and flower bringing if my burglar alarm starts ringing". One of the best lines ever written.

@BEAZY_5150

“In the Bible it says what goes around comes around, Homo shot me, three weeks later he got shot down
Now it's clear that I'm here for a real reason
'Cause he got hit like I got hit, but he ain't fuckin' breathin'” -50

@JeezWhiz1

And don’t forget: “It’s the ones that smoke blunts witcha, see ya pitcha, now they wanna grab they guns and come and gitcha!’

@synethialyons2212

No doubt🎉

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